This tailored program equips you with essential business start-up knowledge, offering hands-on experience, and guidance from industry veterans.
The 8-month, part-time Science Validation Program involves one to two mornings and/or afternoons per month with masterclasses, coaching and events to develop your entrepreneurial skills, validate your idea in the market and build a relevant network. You will also meet mentors and professional service partners providing personalized advice, navigating you through each step of the research validation journey.
Benefits of UtrechtInc's science validation program
Mentorship & coaching – Personalized coaching and mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs and executives, and group sessions with fellow startups.
Team development – UtrechtInc will foster not just your business, but also your personal growth. They assist in building a well-rounded, complementary team.
Value proposition design – Work with your team to devise a compelling value proposition, crafting an irresistible offering for your customers.
Working space – A flex desk in their coworking space, or a dedicated office amongst other innovative startups.
Graduate network – Join the network of 350+ startups, benefit from access to UtrechtInc's industry experts, and connect to relevant peers.
Pitch perfect – Regular opportunities to practice your pitch, ensuring you are primed to present your story compellingly whenever the opportunity arises.
Funding opportunities – Present your concept to the jury of the Rabo Pre-seed Fund, with potential access to a loan of up to €68,000.
Topics include
- Validating your research in the market
- Customer discovery
- Business models
- Pitching
- Sales
- Finance, Equity & Funding
- Intellectual property
- Culture & Talent
- Grants & Subsidies
Cost & availability
- The program is free for Utrecht researchers and scientists.
- UtrechtInc is running the validation programs twice per year.
Next edition
- Application deadline: 3 March (midnight)
- Selection of one-pagers: 4 March
- Selection pitches: 6 March (before lunch)
- Start date: 17 March
- Final event: 11 December
More information
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